It’s important for employers, especially those with employees working at heights, to ensure rigorous risk assessments are conducted to safeguard employees from potential injuries at work. Protect workers’ health with an effective safety plan As required by the Working at Height Regulations of 2005, employers must guarantee the security of
The purpose of Safety and Health at Work Day is to raise awareness of potential health risks and accidents that may occur at work. The International Labour Organisation seeks to increase workers’ awareness of potential risks to their health and safety in higher-risk industries. Ensuring a safe and healthy work
Fall Arrest vs Fall Restraint UK The most fundamental difference between the two methods of work is the fall potential. A fall arrest system allows the operative to fall and then ‘arrests’ the fall. A fall restraint system (when used correctly) prevents the fall from occurring. Both fall restraint and
Fall arrest systems are used to prevent or help to reduce the risk of injury and in some cases even death after a fall when working at height. Discover how to safely calculate your clearance whilst using fall arrest equipment. A personal fall arrest system is designed to: protect a
The Work at Height Regulations of 2005 outline all the requirements’ companies and workers must implement in order to ensure workplace safety. In order to be fully compliant with the law, construction sites must meet all requirements of the regulations without exception. Where working at height is specifically performed sometimes
Choosing the right working at height equipment, especially a safety harness, is crucial for preventing injury or worse. It’s not just about putting it on, it’s about wearing it correctly. Every full-body harness, whether made from polyester, non-elastic, or elasticised webbing, has specific safety features and fitting requirements you need
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